AMOA-NY’s Danny Frank Gets Integrity Award

Replay Magazine·article·held·May 12, 2026

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TL;DR

Danny Frank receives Pace-O-Matic Integrity Award for amusement industry advocacy.

Summary

Pace-O-Matic presented its Integrity Award to Danny Frank, executive director of AMOA-NY, during the association's annual gala on April 20 in New York City. The award recognizes individuals in the amusement industry who exemplify honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct. Frank is the fifth recipient of the award, which is embodied in a unique hand-blown glass art piece.

Key Claims

Danny Frank has worked hard to defend the organization and the industry against bad public policy as AMOA-NY executive director.
high confidence · Michael Pace, Pace-O-Matic founder, speaking at AMOA-NY annual gala
The Pace-O-Matic Integrity Award has been presented five times total, with Frank being the fifth recipient.
high confidence · Replay Magazine article summarizing award history
Previous Integrity Award recipients include Larry Hilimire (Stanton Automatics), Tom Walters (former Wyoming legislator), Paul Goldean (Pace-O-Matic CEO), and Marty Glazman (industry veteran).
high confidence · Replay Magazine article listing prior honorees
The Pace-O-Matic Integrity Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct in their professional endeavors.
high confidence · Pace-O-Matic's official statement about the award mission

Notable Quotes

“In his role as executive director, Danny Frank has worked hard to defend the organization and the industry against bad public policy. He has been a steadfast advocate for our amusement operators and works to support policy measures that will ensure the growth of the coin-op industry here in New York and beyond.”
Michael Pace @ April 20, 2024 (AMOA-NY annual gala) — Summarizes Frank's key contributions to the amusement industry and the basis for the award
“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
Mark Twain — Michael Pace's philosophy underlying the Integrity Award mission
“Thank you, Michael and Karmin Pace, for this wonderful honor, what a true surprise. It is humbling to be included along with the past honorees for this award.”
Danny Frank @ April 20, 2024 (AMOA-NY annual gala) — Frank's acceptance remarks expressing gratitude for the award

Entities

Danny FrankpersonMichael PacepersonKarmin PacepersonPaul GoldeanpersonMarty GlazmanpersonLarry HilimirepersonTom WalterspersonPace-O-MaticcompanyAMOA-NYorganizationStanton Automaticscompany

Signals

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industry_signal: Danny Frank recognized for policy advocacy and defending amusement operators against adverse regulation in New York, demonstrating active industry leadership on behalf of regional operators.
high · Michael Pace states: 'Danny Frank has worked hard to defend the organization and the industry against bad public policy' and 'works to support policy measures that will ensure the growth of the coin-op industry here in New York and beyond.'
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business_signal: Pace-O-Matic (skill game developer) and AMOA-NY maintain formal relationship, with Pace-O-Matic presenting awards and engaging with operator association leadership.
high · Pace-O-Matic founder presented award at AMOA-NY's annual gala and is publicly recognizing association's executive director.
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community_signal: Establishment of formal recognition program (Integrity Award) within amusement industry to honor ethical leadership and advocacy, now in its fifth year of presentations.
high · Pace-O-Matic Integrity Award has been presented five times; award is designed to recognize 'not just what one achieves but how they achieve it.'

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Pace-O-Matic and its founder, Michael Pace, presented their Integrity Award to Danny Frank, executive director of the Amusement and Music Operators Assn. of New York, during the association’s annual gala, held April 20 in New York City. In addition to his work on behalf of the region’s operators, Pace-O-Matic says, “he is also a dedicated champion of the amusement industry. In his role, he has set the example for advocacy with integrity – holding our politicians and our peers accountable. Something that is often easier said than done.” Michael Pace, founder of the skill game developer, made the presentation. “In his role as executive director, Danny Frank has worked hard to defend the organization and the industry against bad public policy,” he said. “He has been a steadfast advocate for our amusement operators and works to support policy measures that will ensure the growth of the coin-op industry here in New York and beyond.” The Pace-O-Matic Integrity Award recognizes individuals in the amusement industry or related fields who exemplify the highest standards of integrity. “Recipients are those who consistently demonstrate honesty, fairness and ethical conduct in all aspects of their professional endeavors. The mission of the award is to recognize not just what one achieves but how they achieve it,” stated the company. “Thank you, Michael and Karmin Pace, for this wonderful honor, what a true surprise,” said Danny Frank. “It is humbling to be included along with the past honorees for this award, and I thank you for sharing this with me tonight at our annual gala.” The award to Frank is the fifth Integrity Award presented. Previous recipients include Larry Hilimire of Stanton Automatics in New York, former Wyoming legislator Tom Walters, Pace-O-Matic CEO Paul Goldean and industry veteran Marty Glazman (his honors presented during a gathering coinciding with this spring’s Amusement Expo). Michael Pace is particularly fond of a famous saying by Mark Twain: “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” The Integrity Award is intended to celebrate those who live by this example, he said. The award is embodied in a stunning piece of hand-blown glass art, featuring a clear, luminous structure with intricate layers and varying colors. Every award is a unique art piece, and no two are alike.